Are Iron Cobra pedals good?
The Speed and Iron Cobra pedals are two of the most popular bass drum pedals in the drumming world. Particularly loved by metal drummers, these pedals offer a huge amount of comfort and customization.
Which Iron Cobra pedal is best?
For flexible options and a pro-quality combination of speed and power, our opinion is split between the Tama Iron Cobra and DW 5000. However, if you’re looking for a chain-driven pedal which offers additional speed and a lighter feel, the Tama Speed Cobra is an excellent alternative.
How do I choose a bass pedal?
Write down exactly what you want from your pedal. Some pedals are built for speed, others are more suited to raw power, is it a single or a double that you’re looking for, all of this needs consideration. Also, how much money are you looking to spend.
Does John Bonham use a double pedal?
John Bonham was legendary for having one of the quickest right feet in all of rock. His rapid triplets still challenge drummers today when learning Led Zeppelin cover songs. Many less capable drummers cheat with double bass pedals. Bonham accomplished his downbeats with the Ludwig Speed King pedal.
What is direct drive bass pedal?
Direct-drive pedals are great for drummers who like to rip blast beats and extremely fast double kicks. These pedals don’t have cams, rather they are made from a solid linkage of metal between the footboard and the housing that supports the beater shaft.
What size was John Bonham’s bass drum?
24 to 26 inches
When it comes to the bass drum for a Bonham-style kit, the bigger the better: You’ll need one with a diameter of at least 24 to 26 inches and a depth of 14 to 16 inches. You certainly won’t want any muffling inside – Bonham’s kits were always alive, and he embraced overtones.
Is direct-drive better than chain?
chain-drive bass drum pedals comes up. Those who love chain-drive for its “solid and real feel” argue that it’s how drumming is supposed to feel. Meanwhile direct-drive proponents vow that the difference is night and day, and that direct-drive is useful for drummers with more “finesse” and who value speed.
Are direct-drive pedals worth it?
While direct-drives tend to be among the more expensive pedal options, they are extremely professional and give you the most response. They are extremely quick and don’t require a lot of force to get them moving (in fact, some drummers may find these pedals to be a little too responsive).
What drums did Bonham use?
Bonham mainly used Remo drumheads across his career. He used Coated Remo Emperor drumheads for batter toms and bass drum, and Coated Remo Ambassador resonant heads on his toms. His snare also used a Coated Emperor, and a snare-side Ambassador (although sometimes a Diplomat snare-side).
How did John Bonham get his sound?
For the most accurate recreation of Bonham’s sound, go with aluminum. But the other two options will get you close. We’d recommend a Ludwig LM402 Supraphonic 6.5-inch x 14-inch aluminum snare – or an equivalent drum of the same size. For the skins, put on a double-ply coated batter head and a standard snare-side head.
Why would you use a belt drive instead of a chain drive?
Unlike chain drive, which requires very frequent cleaning, tightening and maintenance, belt drives are relative maintenance free. They run clean as they don’t have to be lubricated with sticky lubes and don’t require cleaning either.
How many snare wires did Bonham use?
Interestingly, according to Ocheltree during the final Led Zeppelin tour Bonham instead of using the commonly used 20 coil snare wires, (under the drum) he instead used a 42 strand coil to achieve “a little wider sound”.
Why did you buy the Tama kick pedal?
I bought this kick pedal to go with my Pearl Compact Traveler. I have started hosting social distancing jams on my back patio, and it is easier to have a portable bass drum pedal the go with my portable kit, rather than detaching the heavy DW 3000 double pedal I have on my full size kit. The Tama pedal is just what I needed.
Are mid range pedals any good?
I noticed that pedal manufacture sure has advanced in strides since 2001, when I got my DW 5000. Now mid range pedals are as good if not better than that one. So I started looking.
Should I get the hp200p or hp900psn Iron Cobra?
I simultaneously bought a used HP900PSN Iron cobra (dual chain) and a new HP200P (single chain) and compared them. The 200 is hands down easier to play, quicker response, zero lag, just as sturdy as other models that are up to 3times more expensive. Most bang for your buck! get it, didn’t even have to adjust it whatsoever.